Christian Rock pioneers Petra have announced a brand new full-length album, Hope, releasing later this year. The first single from the new album, “Deliver Us,” releases this week. Petra has been in the studio for several months now, working on a brand new full-length album of all new material with John Schlitt. This new album will be the first album of all new material from the band in over 20 years, since 2003’s Jekyll and Hyde. The band officially retired with a final live album called Farewell in 2006. The group later reunited to record a new song called “Holy Is Your Name” for their 40th anniversary in 2013. The…

HOMECOMING, the youth-driven worship collective, has released their highly anticipated full-length debut album, HOMECOMING 2024–2025, via NRT Music. The 11-track project features 10 songs that have already become anthems for a new generation of worshippers, along with one exclusive new recording–a live version of Elevation Rhythm’s “GOODBYE YESTERDAY.” HOMECOMING 2024–2025 marks the band’s inaugural yearbook album a bold snapshot of a group writing songs today’s generation can actually connect with. Blending pop hooks and worship anthems, the record captures the highs, lows, and searching moments of faith with unfiltered honesty. Each track feels like a page from their collective story–authentic, energetic, and built for listeners to sing loud and make…

Hailed by Billboard as “one of Christian music’s most prolific singer-songwriters,” award-winning artist Matthew West was named NSAI Songwriter-Artist of the Year on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the NSAI Awards, marking the second time since 2022 that West has received the coveted title. West has now made history as the first Christian artist to win the award twice. Reflecting on the honor, West shared from the Ryman stage, “Success will never be enough. No victory on this earth, no award, no amount of money can truly fill the void that exists in every human heart. The freedom I’ve found in knowing that on my best day, I’m a child of…

NRT Music is honored to welcome Robert Hawkins to its growing roster of artists. Known for his powerful voice in both gospel music and the recovery community, Hawkins is releasing his debut single with the label, “Serenity Prayer,” available now on all digital platforms. Produced by GRAMMY®-Nominated Lamontt ‘Spechouse’ Blackshire, the track is the first single from his upcoming EP The Recovery Journey, set to release October 24. “Serenity Prayer” is a heartfelt anthem of peace, strength, and hope found in God while overcoming personal struggles. Inspired by Hawkins’ own recovery journey from addiction, the song draws from the well-known prayer that has carried countless people through seasons of healing.…

NCS Records is proud to announce the release of “Your Kingdom” by NCS Collective and Justin Barnett. The stirring worship anthem led by Justin Barnett and written by acclaimed songwriters John Chisum and Bonnie J. Barbey was captured at Riverside Revival in East Nashville. This live recording breathes new life into the modern hymn, calling believers to anticipate Christ’s return and His eternal reign. Originally introduced in 2024 as a studio recording, “Your Kingdom” finds fresh expression in this live setting, where the passion of the gathered worshipers adds depth and urgency to its message. The song declares the unshakable truth of Christ’s Kingdom–defined by love, mercy, power, and eternity–while…

Christian singer-songwriter Rachael Mann has released her deeply moving new single, “Didn’t Have To Do It,” across all streaming platforms. A heartfelt duet featuring fellow Christian artist Terell Davy and produced by Dove Award-winning artist Nathan Walters (from the acclaimed group Plus One), the song is a powerful reminder of the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ. The message is simple yet profound–Jesus didn’t have to die on the cross for us, but because of His great love, He did. Inspired by John 1513–”Greater love has no one than this to lay down one’s life for one’s friends”–the song invites listeners into a place of gratitude and worship. Though written ten…

Nashville, Tenn. (September 26, 2025) Curb Records recording artist Steven Malcolm finds peace in his Savior on “Safe And Sound (In Your Love),” joined by Curb Records newcomer Carly Ann Taylor. Listen to the energetic, worshipful track HERE. A heartfelt Christian worship song that speaks to the experience of finding peace and refuge in God’s presence after a season of emotional struggle and isolation, “Safe And Sound (In Your Love)” reflects a journey through inner turmoil—when hope feels distant and tears have run dry— yet culminates in the profound realization that God has been there all along. Anchored by the powerful hook offered by Taylor, the song becomes a declaration…

Today, Prime Video released the trailer and key art for the upcoming animated series, The Chosen Adventures, streaming on October 17, 2025. All 14 11-minute episodes will release on premiere day. The series is produced by 5&2 Studios and will premiere on Prime Video in the U.S. and internationally in the United Kingdom, Latin America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Sub-Saharan Africa. The Chosen Adventures follows nine-year-old Abby and her best friend Joshua as they navigate life in the ancient city of Capernaum. When the children encounter a wise craftsman and teacher, Jesus of Nazareth, he changes the way they see the world. And did we mention that she has…

God has a plan for your life, but so does the enemy. I stayed back in third grade, wrote my sentences backwards, had a boss who hated my writing — and yet, here I am a writer, an author of 4 books, a speaker on national television. Who would have dreamed? Certainly, not me. Sitting here on the couch, about two minutes ago, I considered this, but on a grander scale… As much as God has a plan for our lives, so does the devil. I also thought about how the natural is often the opposite of the supernatural — if only we believe. (Jesus said), “Do not fear, only…